Bizarre medical syndromes

By: sofia - 27 May 2016, 16:02

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It is hard to determine the number of diseases that exist in the world, according to the World Health Organization, every day there is a new variation in the genetics of an existing virus; there are many syndromes that you probably did not know existed. You’ve heard of people with tics disorders and twitches; these two are only a few of the many rare syndromes that exist in the world.

In this post you will discover the strangest and most interesting syndromes there are, some are so bizarre you will probably doubt if they are real or not.

Stendhal syndrome

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This is considered a psychosomatic disorder that affects people who spend too long appreciating art. Neurologists define it as excessive mental pleasure viewing works of art; the symptoms are dizziness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, blurred vision, and hallucinations.

Capgras syndrome

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It is a disorder in which a person is concerned with the belief that a person close to them or with whom they have had an emotional bond has been replaced by an identical-looking impostor. This causes feelings of fear and rejection because that person is considered an impostor. There is no explanation of the origin of this disorder which often affects women but is generally produced after the person has suffered a head injury.

Tourette syndrome

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This is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocal tics. The first symptoms of this syndrome are often observed during childhood, usually starting between the ages of 7-10 years. Some of the most common tics include excessive blinking, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging and shaking the head; they can get worse if the person gets excited or suffers from anxiety.

Munchausen Syndrome

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It is psychiatric disorder characterized because people who suffer from it, feign complex diseases in order to draw the attention of people around them. The curious thing about this syndrome is that people who suffer it are aware of their actions and know that they feign symptoms but cannot explain why they do it. Traits of masochism and need for affection are found in people suffering from this disease.

Alice in Wonderland syndrome

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This is a neurological disorder that affects the visual perception of people who suffer from it. The person perceives objects’ size distortion. Scientists suspect that Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) might have suffered the syndrome so that the experiences of young Alicia were well known by its creator.

Onychophagy

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It is the oral compulsive habit of nail biting; this disorder is linked to nervousness and stress. When this habit permanently develops is considered as a symptom of a mental or emotional disorder. Among the negative effects of this disease is carrying germs nail into the oral cavity and vice versa.

Hemispatial neglect

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This is a neuropsychological condition; people who suffer from it have damaged one hemisphere of their brain and they are unable to perceive stimuli on one side of their body.

Fregoli delusion

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This is a mental disorder in which a person believes that different people are actually the same person who is disguised to appear like different individuals. People who suffer from it feel fear and constant stress. This disorder requires psychiatric treatment.

Peter Pan syndrome

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This syndrome affects people who do not want to reach adulthood or have the body of an adult and the mind of a kid. People with this disease cannot develop the roles expected according to the life cycle (parenting or having a couple). This syndrome hinders personal development and hinders social relationships; it is associated with intense feelings of loneliness and feeling of dependence.

Trichotillomania

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This syndrome affects only 1% of the population in the world; people who suffer from this syndrome have to urge to pull out their hair. It is influenced by depression or stress and it may occur in children, especially between the ages of 9-13 years.

Rapunzel syndrome

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Scientifically known as trichophagia, it is a disorder in which people eat their own hair. One of the consequences might be having a hairball obstructing the intestinal walls; it can also cause abdominal pressure, loss of appetite, bleeding or weight loss. It only affects a small part of the worldwide population (between 0.6 and 1.6 %).

Dyschronometria

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People who suffer from this syndrome are unable to accurately calculate the amount of time that has passed; they suffer from a distortion in the perception of time. This condition occurs when the cerebellum has been damaged.

Bubble boy syndrome

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The SCID syndrome is caused by various genetic mutations. It occurs when the immune system of a child is vulnerable to suffer all kinds of infectious diseases, so they cannot live in a normal environment. This rare genetic disease makes the body vulnerable to many things such as chronic diarrhea, interstitial lung disease, and failure to thrive.

Werewolf syndrome

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This is a genetic disease that affects only 1 out of 1000 million people worldwide. The symptoms are quite obvious; excessive hair growth on the face shoulders and sometimes spreads to other parts of the body. This disease occurs when the chromosome number 8 mutates resulting in having about 5 million more hair follicles than normal.

Congenital insensitivity to pain

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This is a medical condition in which the person is not able to feel physical pain, their body is fully functional but cannot feel pain. This disease is very dangerous because the pain warns us and keeps us alert. It is caused by damage to the nerve pathways that are responsible for transmitting sensory information to the brain; in the few cases, patients die at a young age from infections or lacerations that are diagnosed too late.

Cotard delusion

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Also known as walking corpse syndrome, it is a hypochondriac mental disorder, in which people believe they are dead; it is characterized by intense delusions of negation and chronic psychiatric depression.

Dysgeusia

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This medical condition is a distortion of the sense of taste. The diagnosis can be complicated because the sense of taste is connected with other sensory systems. People who use drugs are vulnerable to dysgeusia.

Laughter-induced syncope

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This syndrome is a very rare form of situational syncope (fainting). People who suffer from this condition faint after laughing vigorously, there is not much information about because it is an extremely rare condition.

Exploding head syndrome

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This is a condition in which people hear imaginary loud noises, like an explosion or gunshot, when they’re trying to fall asleep or waking up. There is still no scientific explanation for this disorder.

Alien hand syndrome

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This is a rare neurological disorder characterized by involuntary and uncontrollable movements in one of the upper limbs. People who suffer from this condition might even reach for objects without them wanting to do so; there is no treatment for this syndrome.

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The most beautiful waterfalls in the world

By: Mundo.com - 12 June 2017, 15:02

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Waterfalls are definitely the natural wonders on Earth, if you haven’t had the chance of visiting any of these amazing waterfalls we listed below you might make plans of experience it, just look at these images they will leave breathless with the stunning sight they offer.

Do not miss the most beautiful falls in the world!

Tamul Waterfall, Tamasopo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

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Tamul is the biggest waterfall of San Luis Potosi with 105 meters height. Is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Mexico.

Gocta Cataracts, Amazonas, Peru

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Gocta is a perennial waterfall with two drops located in Peru's province of Chachapoyas in Amazonas, approximately 700 kilometres to the northeast of Lima. It flows into the Cocahuayco River.

Dettifoss Waterfall, Iceland

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Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe. The water comes from the nearby Vatnajökull glacier, whose sediment-rich runoff colors the water a greyish white

Iguazu Falls

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These are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. They are the largest waterfalls system in the world.

Havasupai Falls Arizona, Arizona, USA

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Havasupai Falls Arizona is a major destination for hikers who want to visit the blue green waterfalls. Hidden in the Grand Canyon, and difficult to get reservations for, this paradise is for those who can plan ahead and enjoy hikes of 8 miles or more.

Kaieteur Falls, Guyana

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Kaieteur Falls is the world's largest single drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. Located on the Potaro River in the Kaieteur National Park, it sits in a section of the Amazon rainforest.

Victoria Falls, Zambia

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Victoria Falls is the only waterfall in the world with a length of more than a kilometer and a height of more than hundred meters. It is also considered to be the largest fall in the world.

Angel Falls, Bolívar, Venezuela

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The Angel Falls is widely known around the world for being the highest waterfall in the world, the water drops from the top of Auyantepui, from the height of 979 meters and it¡s 150 meter wide at its base.

Plitvice Falls, Croatia

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Within the boundaries of this heavily forested national park, 16 crystalline lakes tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. These waterfalls have also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Parijaro waterfall, Peru

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Parijaro, whose waters fall 297 meters (974 feet), is located in the midst of a jungle area named Cutivireni, the refuge of the Asháninka ethnic community. This wonder of nature was recognized worldwide and portrayed even by the magazine of National Geographic.

Niagara Falls, NY, USA

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Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States; more specifically, between the province of Ontario and the state of New York.

Mundo (river), south-eastern Spain

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The Mundo river is well known for its picturesque source, which is considered to be of the world most beautiful river sources. The river originates from a cave in the middle of a tall cliff and forms a waterfall with a height of almost 100 meters, subsequently the river forms a series of smaller cascades and pools.

Karst waterfalls, Croatia Limestone

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The heart of the karst area in Croatia is beautiful Krka National Park around the Krka River. Covering 142 square kilometers, the park embraces striking canyons, waterfalls, lakes, rapids and stunning karst scenery.

Grand Falls Arizona

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These falls were created by volcanic runoff from Merriam Crater and created a lava dam. This waterfals are fed by the snow melt and rain from the white Mountains and flows into the little Colorado river.

Horsetail Fall Waterfall, California

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The natural Firefall is one of Yosemite National Park’s most amazing spectacles. Around the second week of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at just the right angle to illuminate the upper reaches of the waterfall. And when conditions are perfect, Horsetail Fall glows orange and red at sunset.

Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, border between China and Vietnam

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The Detian Waterfall is over 200 meters wide and has a drop of more than 70 meters. Its water rushes down a three-tiered cliff with tremendous force. The fall is awe-inspiring, and its thunder is audible before it even comes into view.

Misol-ha Falls

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This waterfall consists of one single cascade of 35 m of height that falls into a single almost circular pool admits tropical vegetation. The water is of clear blue color due to its high mineral content. Behind the cascade there is a cave of approximately 20 m length. The pool is suitable for swimming.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland

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Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249.

La Chorrera Waterfall

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La Chorrera is located in northwestern Peru.This wonder was just discovered in 2006. It has 771 meters of fall and is the fourth highest in the world.Truly breathtaking!

Waterfall in Santiago De Los Caballeros

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A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of drops in the course of a stream or river. They are considered as one of the most beautiful phenomena that exist.

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Times Chris Hemsworth was the world’s best father

By: Mónica López - 11 May 2018, 18:08

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The famous Australian actor, who is known worldwide by his character of superhero in Marvel movies, that’s why he is always in front of the camaras and all the paparazzis want to get some photos of him. He is really handsome and this is not the only characteristic why he is famous but also because he has been a sweet father.

These pictures of Chris Hemsworth are going to show us how much he loves being a dad, doing a lot of things to enjoy the time next to his children. He is a super daddy.

Breakfast

He knows that the most important meal of the day is breakfast, and is even better if it is with the family, that's why he tries to have enough time to cook delicious hotcakes for his children.

Always with them

Definitely he is really happy and safe with his kids sleeping in his arms, so he can enjoy the time and have a nap.

Super Dad

We all know he is a Marvel superhero, but for his children he is a super dad, and it doesn't matters what kind of costume he has to wear they are going to enjoy the time with his dad.

Birthday cake

Definitely he is the best dad in the world, he made a big effort to cook a cake for his girl.

In shape

He is a busy person but he always find the time to share with his family. Acting, training and being a super hero is something really hard, he always makes a little space for his children, they are so important for him.

Stay hydrated

He likes to take his children with him to every place he has to go, he always tries to see them happy, letting them discover the things in the world in the best way.

Fairy tale

The Huntsman was also one of his characters, and with this photo we can see how he spends time with his daughter and it looks like it was a fairytale.

On top

With a dad just like him, is really difficult being scared, and everything from up there seems to be smaller.

Sunrises

Sunrises are one of the most beautiful things that nature can show us, Chris knows that there isn't a better view than his children smiles.

Too much love

It doesn't matter if he is working or on vacation, there is not anything more important that loving and letting know them that they are really important and loved.

A great hug

This picture can show us how lovely and sweet that family is, the best part of his day is giving to his children a great hug.

Fans

His biggest fans are always there to support him. His three children are always happy to see him on TV but even more happy to see him at home.

Fishing

Sometimes he needs to take a little break from his job, and do normal activities as fishing and enjoying natural and beautiful landscapes.

Family

Chris know that there isn't better company than the family, they are a great family that are always supporting each other.

Fun

There's always time to enjoy and have fun with the family, and Chris becomes a child when he is playing with his beautiful kids, and this picture says it all.

Protected

He knows that going out to walk a little with them is a little difficult, he is always carrying them trying to protect them.

Very happy

With his kids by his side to every place that he has to go, so he can enjoy a little more free time with them.

No comparisons

He tries to be around them and give some kisses, to let them know that he loves them so much.

Happiness

Life in Hollywood is not that easy, so he decides to protect them, especially because the little babies doesn't understand what's happening.

Adorable

Chris Hemsworth seems to be the happiest dad in the world, in every picture we can see how he enjoys showing love to them.

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Heartwarming Illustrations Show That Love Is In The Small Things

By: sofia - 19 October 2016, 15:54

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There are many people who think that love is about doing extraordinary things with your significant other. But this is not necessarily true; love can be shown in the small things. Many couples get stuck in a routine and forget about how important it is to spend quality time with each other. It doesn’t matter if you are a hopeless romantic or skeptical about love, when you meet someone you are compatible with, your whole world changes forever.

In this post, we’ll share with you the most adorable illustrations that show love is in the small things. The talented artist who created these beautiful comics is Philippa Rice.

Morning in the kitchen

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Sometimes, love can be found in the simplest things, like spending a blissful morning in the kitchen.

Real love

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You can be in the same room without having to do everything together. Each other’s company is always the best.

Hugging each other accidentally while sleeping

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It’s amazing how safe and protected you feel when you sleep next to the person you love.

It’s the simple things

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Even the most mundane tasks are more fun when you do them together.

Even shopping for food can be exciting

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You can talk about anything on your way home.

True Love

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True love means putting everything aside just to hug.

So true…

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The biggest dilemma is often what to eat for dinner.

In the good times and bad

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Even if you’re feeling a bit blue, there’s always someone that will hold your hand.

Love is about the little things

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It might be something ordinary, but somehow it makes you feel really special.

Happiness

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Happiness is when both of you read in bed after an exceptionally tiring day.

New furniture…

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Building IKEA furniture is like playing with LEGO when it’s just the two of you.

It is necessary…

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Sometimes, you have to ask hard questions.

Cooking together

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Cooking together often becomes the most challenging and the most fun task.

L O V E

Falling asleep…

There is nothing more comfortable than falling asleep on your loved one’s lap.

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Incredible Secrets About Disney Movies You Didn’t Know About

By: Mundo.com - 8 June 2017, 10:40

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We all love watching Disney movies because they are just the best, no matter if you have grown up, we all watched at least one of these movies, and if you are a big fan of them here are some secrets and curious facts you need to know about the most famous ones.

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The first versions of the Beauty and the Beast

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The first versions that were made of this movie have the design of the "Beast" in the sculptures that we can see in the columns of the castle.

Jane is the granddaughter of Beauty and the Beast

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Jane from Tarzan and Belle from Beauty and the Beast are related. Not only they look familiar but also, Jane has that teapot set not because she has excellent taste in bone china, but because she inherited them from Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

Wall-e's name...

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Believe it or not Wall-E was named after Walter Elias Disney, full name of the creator of this magical world.. On the surface of it, it doesn’t seem all that possible or even plausible, but with a little bit of creativity, a simple modification and conversion of Walt’s name brings about a brand new name.

The seller of Aladdin is the genius of the lamp

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In Aladdin 's movie, the street seller who appears at the beginning of the film was originally created to become the Genie later on.Therefore, Robin Williams made the voice of both characters.This facty was also confirmed by the creators.

Orphan characters

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After the success of Snow White, Walt bought a house for his parents.A faulty heating system installed in the parents' new home caused death by carbon monoxide poisoning and Flora Disney, Walt's mother died, and since that incident his films has reflected on it.

Up's Dog appears in Ratatouille

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In a little scene of the movie Ratatouille , in which our protagonist walks in to a room, you can see the shadow of Dug, the talkative dog from Up .

The Pizza Planet truck appears in all the movies

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The Pizza Planet truck appears in every Pixar movie. Like the jumping desk lamp Luxo Jr., the Pizza Planet truck has become a Pixar symbol. Over the years the studio has managed to work it into all of their films, starting with Toy Story, through to Finding Nemo, Cars and even Brave. Yes, Brave, which is set before cars were even a thing.

Sully from Monsters Inc. makes his appearance in Brave

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If you're a careful viewer, you might have noticed that Sulley, from Monsters Inc., appears as a carved figure in the house of the old witch in the movie Brave. Here's also the Pizza Planet truck. This is because one hypothesis asserts that the witch is Boo in the future.

Walt Disney had real animals to get inspired

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During the production of Snow White and Bambi , Disney had real animals so that the animation studio could be taken from them as reference.

Almost all Disney movies refer to Apple

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Almost all Pixar movies refer to the company Apple, founded by Steve Jobs.When Steve Jobs finally sold pixar in 2006 for more than $ 7 billion, the deal looked more like a creative takeover by the junior partner.For at that moment, the traditional house of Disney animation wandered aimlessly after several failures.

Hercules killed the Lion King's villain Scar

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In a scene of the classic Disney film, Hercules, the protagonist hunts a lion and then takes it as a trophy.Upon seeing the picture in detail, you can see that this lion is Scar, the villain of The Lion King.

Snow White used real make-up on her skin

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To make Snow White's skin tone look as real as possible, real makeup was applied to ton her.This was the first Disney movie to use this technology.

What is A113?

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"A113" is a mysterious code that appears in several films of Disney and Pixar.The number refers to a room at the California Institute of the Arts, where many animators of the company learned everything.

The girl who did Boo's voice improvised everything

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Boo's voice in "Monsters Inc." was made by Mary Gibbs when she was just a baby.The production team had difficulty getting it recorded so they followed her throughout the studio and the final dialogue was a set of things she said while playing

Andy from Toy Story is family ralated to UP!

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A postcard sent by Carl and Ellie Fredricksen, from Up, can be seen in Toy Story 3 , pasted on Andy's bulletin board.This could mean that Andy is related in some way to Ellie.

Sid, Toy Story's psychotic boy appears in Toy Story 3

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Sid, the psychotic child of the first Toy Story movie, makes a brief appearance as a garbage collectors in the third film of the saga.

Snow White's dwarves' original names

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Some of the early dwarf names were Jumpy, Deafy, Puffy, Burpy, Stuffy, Lazy and Wheezy. Hilarious, sure, but we think Disney ultimately made the right call, going with the names Doc, Sleepy, Grumpy, Sneezy, Happy, Bashful and Dopey.

Marilyn Monroe appears in Hercules

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The star-shaped silhouette of the famous Marilyn Monroe makes an appearance in the music video of Zero to Hero , of the film Hercules , in her so famous pose with the skirt raised by the wind.

The Little Mermaid was inspired by Alyssa Milano

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The storyboard creator of The Little Mermaid created Ariel, the protagonist of the film, based on actress Alyssa Milano, who was then starring in the television serie Who's the Boss?

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Inspiring women series doll collection

By: Mónica López - 12 April 2018, 18:22

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Barbies have been part of our childhood, it doesn’t matter if you played with them or you just saw them somewhere, these dolls have being famous for about 58 years since they first were released.

Since 2015, Barbie signature has a colletion which tries to play tribute to all those women who made and are making things to change the world. 86% of moms are worried about the kind of role models their daughters are exposed to and that’s why Barbie continues to showcase examples of inspirational women.

Inspiring women

The Barbie signature, celebrates role models. They decided to create a collection of dolls of inspiring women because these women took risks, changed rules and made their dream come true.

Frida Kahlo, artist

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist who painted many potraits and many other works inspired by the nature and facts about Mexico. She was also interested in politics and joined the Mexican Communist Party in 1927.

Chloe Kim, snowboarder

Chloe Kim is an American snowboarder. She became the youngest woman to win a snowboarding medal.

Martyna Wojciechowska, journalist

Martyna is a Polish traveller, journalist and writer. She began her career when she was just 19 years old, she started as a model in one private broadcaster in Poland.

Leyla Piedayesh, Fashion Designer

Leyla Piedayesh is the founder of lala Berlin. She is the Creative Director and also the responsible for all designs that leave the house of the fashion label.

Hélène Darroze, Chef

Hélène Darroze is a Chef from France. She has two Michelin stars and three restaurants, and these restaurants are located in London, Paris and Moscow.

Amelia Earhart, Aviation pioneer

Amelia Earhart was an aviation pioneer and author. She was the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the United States Distinguished Flying Cross.

Ashley Graham, Model and body activist

Ashley Graham is a Plus-size model. She has appeared in many on the cover of different magazines.

Patty Jenkins, Film director

Patricia Jenkins is an American film director and also is a screenwriter. She worked directing Monsters and Wonder Woman.

Katherine Johnson, Physicist, mathematician

Katherine Johnson is an African.American mathematician and as a NASA employee her calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned space flights.

Yuanyuan Tan, Ballet dancer

Yuan Yuan Tan is a Chinese ballet dancer and She holds the rank of principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet and she also holds the title of guest principal dancer at Hong Kong Ballet.

Ibtihaj Muhammad, Sabre fencer

Ibtihaj Muhammad is an American sabre fencer and member of the United States fencing team. She was the first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for U.S. in the Olympics.

Bindi Irwin, Conservationist

Bindi Sue Irwin was born in Australia, she is actress, singer and conservationist. Her mom and dad are also conservationist and her mom is the owner of the Australia Zoo.

Gabby Douglas, Artistic gymnast

Gabrielle Douglas is an artistic gymnast from the United States. She was a member of the United States women's national gymnastics team.

Ava DuVernay, Film director

Ava DuVernay is a film director and producer. She won the directing award in the United States dramatic competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Hui Ruoqi, volleyball player

Hui Ruoqi is a female Chinese volleyball player.She is the fifteenth Captain of China women's national volleyball team.

Nicola Adams, Professional boxer

Nicola Adams is a professional boxer. She is the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title. She is a gold medallist.

Sara Gama, Football defender

Sara Gama is an Italian football defender of Congolese descent. She plays for Juventus of the Italian Serie A and also is a member of the Italian national team.

Guan Xiaotong, Actress

Guan Xiaotong is a Chinese actress. She is known for her roles in films Nuan, The promise and the television series To Be A Better Man. She is known as the Nation's Daughter in China.

Inspiring

Since 2015, Barbie signature has a colletion who tries to play tribute to all those women who made and are making things to change the world, and this year was time to celebrate the most recent dolls on the list.

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14 Nickelodeon series from your childhood that you may no longer remember

By: daniel - 14 May 2015, 13:58

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In the 90s, Nickelodeon was responsible for broadcasting such original programs that allowed us to live great moments with our favorite characters in front of a television.

Characters such as a teenager that explained the problems of her daily life, babies having incredible adventures and a wallaby without pants were part of the most emblematic series from our childhood. Do not miss the list of the 17 retro Nickelodeon series that you definitely saw in your childhood!

The Angry Beavers

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The series is about two beaver brothers named Daggett and Norbert, who have left their home to become bachelors near a fictional forest in Wayouttatown, Oregon. This show premiered in the United States on April 19, 1997 and ended on November 11, 2001 after airing 63 episodes.

Kenan & Kel

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This series was centered on the daily life of two teenager friends, Kenan Rockmore and Kel Kimble. The show was recorded in front of a live-studio audience and aired from July 15, 1996, to May 3, 2000 for a total of 4 seasons.

Drake & Josh

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'Drake & Josh' was created by Dan Schneider and aired from January 11, 2004 to September 16, 2007, totaling 57 episodes and 4 seasons. This sitcom followed the lives of two teenage boys with opposite personalities who became stepbrothers.

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

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Aaahh!!! Real Monsters was an American animated television series about the adventures of three young monsters attending a monster school. The main characters were Ickis, Oblina and Krumm. The series ended on December 7, 1997.

Doug

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Doug was an American animated sitcom that focused on the adolescent life of its main and title character, Douglas "Doug" Funnie. This sitcom created by Jim Jinkins was broadcasted from 1991 to 1994 with a total of 52 episodes.

Are you afraid of the dark?

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This was a horror-fantasy themed television series that aired from August 15, 1992 to April 20, 1996 in Nickelodeon. The show revolved around a group of young people who referred to themselves as 'The Midnight Society' and each time they reunited, one member would tell a scary story to the group.

Rocket Power

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Rocket Power is a series that was based on the adventures of four friends in the fictional Southern California town of Ocean Shores as they practiced extreme sports and surfing. The series premiered on August 16, 1999 and ended after four seasons on 2004.

KaBlam!

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This animated sketch comedy featured a collection of short films and was bridged by two characters named June and Henry. KaBlam! ran on Nickelodeon from Octuber 7, 1996 and ended on January 22, 2000.

CatDog

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This Nickelodeon series depicts the life of conjoined brothers, with one half being a cat and the other a dog. The first episode aired on April 4, 1998.

Clarissa Explains It All

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Clarissa Explains It All was a teenage sitcom about a teen girl who addresses the audience directly to describe the things that are happening in her life. Clarissa was played by the actress Melissa Joan Hart. The sitcom aired for five seasons and a total of 65 episodes.

Rugrats

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This animated series focused on a group of toddlers, lead by Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil and Angelica, on their day-to-day lives. The series premiered on August 11, 1991 and ended on May 22, 1994.

Legends of the Hidden Temple

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Legends of the Hidden Temple is an adventure-action game show that was broadcasted by Nickelodeon from September 11, 1993 to September 11, 1995. Kirk Fogg hosted the program and served as the teams' guide.

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Hey Arnold! is one of the most memorable series from Nickelodeon. This show centers on a fourth grader named Arnold who lives with his grandparents. The show aired from Octuber 1996 through June 2004.

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Rocko's Modern Life is an animated series about the life of an Australian-immigrant wallaby named Rocko and his friends, a steer named Heffer, a turtle named Filburt and Rocko's faithful dog Spunky. The show premiered on September 18, 1993 and ended on November 24, 1996

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Why having an older sister is the best thing that happened to you

By: carloscrc - 13 May 2016, 09:33

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As the younger sister, you always feel your sister’s support and see her as someone you can always trust. Although sometimes you discussed and don’t agree on everything, you trust her completely. Having a sister is having a best friend for life; the bound is so special that you feel that no one can ever break it. Your older sister is the only person who knows you completely and still accepts and loves you.

This is why having an older sister is the most precious thing you can have in your life.

An example to follow

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Although you won’t admit it, your older sister is your example to follow; she was always the first to do everything and that is why you admire her. You have been together at all times and have seen her achieve her dreams, that motivates you to reach yours. Being the youngest has its advantages because you know she’ll be supporting you at all times and she will always be ready to help you in whatever you need.

She knows you perfectly

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There is no other person in the world who knows you better than your older sister, she knows from your favorite song to your greatest fear. She knows you so well that you don’t even have to tell her that you had a bad day. She will know that you need a girl's night to fix everything.

She’s your number 1 fan!

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Your older sister will be sitting in the front row screaming your name in whatever you do, she support each activity you do and takes care of making you feel the most special person in the world. Although she is the oldest she will always be proud of your accomplishments and brag about them with everyone that she has the best sister; it's like having your own personal cheerleader at all times.

You can have any conversation with her

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With your sister there is no shame, you can talk about whatever you want because you know each other perfectly and accept who you are; she’s the one who always knows exactly what you're talking. She’s the only one that will talk to you in case of any embarrassing moment. On many occasions it will be easier to tell her your problems than your mom.

Double of all

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Having a sister automatically means having twice of all, your closet increases from time to time and best of all is that you don’t spend money, and if you are of the same size, save money buying for both. Although clothes are the trigger for many discussions and fights "Did you take my dress? I wanted to use it today" every sister live this occasionally.

She cares about your look

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Honesty is the base of all good friendship; your older sister will take care of your fashion’s department. She makes sure to never let you go out looking bad and she will tell you when something doesn’t fit you. It's like having a fashion adviser at home.

Prepare your parents for every situation

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Without a doubt your sister lived many experiences before you, somehow prepared your parents for everything you might do. Your older sister already did all the mischief and occasional rebellion’s act, now you just have to enjoy that benefit.

She will be the responsible

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She becomes your nanny, your mom and responsible for everything just because she’s the eldest. She will always be responsible for the difficult tasks and somehow she’s already used to it and enjoys pampering you.

She’s the designated driver

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As she learned to drive first, she will always be at the wheel, this may sound negative but if you’re the youngest she will always have one take you everywhere. Having a driver sister could also help you out from uncomfortable situations, you can call her anytime and she will come to your rescue.

Secret’s box

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Having an older sister is like having your own secret’s box. You can tell her whatever you want and you’ll be sure that she won’t tell anyone and she will always have those encouragement’s words that you need. It may be uncomfortable in many cases; she's the only one who remembers what you might want to forget, for example a date that you prefer to leave in the past.

She always has the best tips

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There’s no other person with whom you have shared so many moments and there is no one who knows you as well as she, that’s way she always has the best advice for you. She loves you so much that you can be sure that she will give you the best recommendation to solve problems.

You can criticize everything with her

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Of course you can share the things you don’t like your or with whom you don’t sympathize with your friends, but nobody will understand you better than your sister; she is the one who joins you to those uncomfortable family meetings, so who better to share that information than with your sister.

She’s your unconditional support

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No matter how many times you fight with her, your sister will be the one who will be next to you in the most difficult moments. She is more concerned about what happens to you than to herself so don’t hesitate that she will always appear to make you feel better.

She gives you the best boy’s tips.

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When it comes to men, there is no one who can advise you better than her, because she has more experience than you and knows a few tricks to flirt with boys; she’s your best guide for a perfect date. She will always give you her honest opinion about any boy you may like; and yes, going out with her friends is not an option.

You’ll have a second home

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If your older sister lives alone this is the perfect excuse to visit her and have a girls night out; It is always a good idea to share time together and catch up on your lives. In addition whenever you have problems you can make a little visit and disconnect from the world.

You can be yourself

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With her you’ll never have to pretend, never have to lie, because she accepts you as you are; she is the perfect company for a karaoke night, no one but she will be willing to listen to you. With her there are no fears of being criticized, the more you share the weirder the experiences become.

You’ll always have company

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You're never alone! Having a sister means have a companion and a friend for the rest of your life, she will join you everywhere; you will never to go alone to a meeting and feel uncomfortable; you’ll always have someone to go to concerts and awkward family reunions. There’s no doubt that your sister will go anywhere with you.

Secret language

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You can’t deny that you and your sister have a language that only you know. Sometimes a small look means everything and the best is that nobody understands. You are so well known that it’s not necessary to use words, both know what the other one is thinking; it's like having superpowers.

You’ve shared all kinds of moments with her

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You have a scrapbook full of moments and memories, from your first day of school to your wedding. You big sister has been there rain or shines.

She will always be your best friend

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Having a big sister is the best thing ever because you have a partner for life, a real friend that will stand by you in every situation and you treasure thousands of memories with her. Without a doubt having a sister is the best thing in the world.

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These famous and their stunt doubles look like twins

By: Flora - 1 March 2017, 11:43

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Do you really think that your favorite star do all their superheroes stunts? No. They just look good and smile at the camera. It’s their stunt doubles that take the fall, in most cases. They take the risk in those dangerous leaps and jumps. Sometimes these stunt doubles don’t look anything like the famous they represent. But, other times they are like twins. Take a look at these doubles and prepare to be surprised.

Find the 6 differences

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Mark Wahlberg and his stunt double are twins. Not even his brother looks so alike.

The kings of the jungle

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Alexander Skarsgård and his double on the set of The Legend of Tarzan. They look like brothers.

The rocks

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This double is like the Rock’s little brother. They have the same smile, size and even tattoo I think.

The past, the present and the future

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This is Marty McFly with all his doubles. He gets lost all of those jackets and hats that look the same.

Triple evil

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They are all sitting in what looks like a bar and waiting to unleash their powers.

Double trouble

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Gerard Butler and his stunt double look the same. I couldn’t almost tell them apart.

What is this sorcery?

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Harry Potter’s double is not exactly the same but Hagrid’s is an exact copy of the actor. It could be either of them riding that motorcycle.

I just fell in love

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I don’t know who has a better chest, Zac Efron or his double. They are both dreamy.

I think they are twins

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Of course no one is as handsome as Chris Hemsworth. But this stunt double can even make the same faces as the famous actor.

Harley Quinn 2x1

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This is Margot Robbie with her double on the set of Suicide Squad.

Beautiful

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Maybe the eyes are different but these two have the same smile. This is Nicole Kidman and her stunt double.

They are lost sisters

Three is better than one

The originals

The alternate cast of Game of Thrones. They could fool some people if they wanted to.

Superman vs. Superman

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This is the man of steel and his double on set. The stunt double looks like a proper movie star and has nothing to envy to his famous co-worker.

Gandalf the White

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This is Sir Ian McKellen with his doubles on the set of The Lord of the Rings.

Secret agents

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The double of 007 has just as much style as Daniel Craig. They are in the set of Skyfall.

Let’s take a walk

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This is Angelina Jolie and her double Eunice Huthart on the set of Agent Salt.

The only thing different is the phone

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Jared Paladecki sitting next to his double in between takes.

Mc Dreamy and Mc Double

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Patrick Dempsey can’t deny the resemblance he and his double have.

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Bizarre medical syndromes

By: sofia - 27 May 2016, 16:02

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It is hard to determine the number of diseases that exist in the world, according to the World Health Organization, every day there is a new variation in the genetics of an existing virus; there are many syndromes that you probably did not know existed. You’ve heard of people with tics disorders and twitches; these two are only a few of the many rare syndromes that exist in the world.

In this post you will discover the strangest and most interesting syndromes there are, some are so bizarre you will probably doubt if they are real or not.

Stendhal syndrome

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This is considered a psychosomatic disorder that affects people who spend too long appreciating art. Neurologists define it as excessive mental pleasure viewing works of art; the symptoms are dizziness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, blurred vision, and hallucinations.

Capgras syndrome

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It is a disorder in which a person is concerned with the belief that a person close to them or with whom they have had an emotional bond has been replaced by an identical-looking impostor. This causes feelings of fear and rejection because that person is considered an impostor. There is no explanation of the origin of this disorder which often affects women but is generally produced after the person has suffered a head injury.

Tourette syndrome

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This is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocal tics. The first symptoms of this syndrome are often observed during childhood, usually starting between the ages of 7-10 years. Some of the most common tics include excessive blinking, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging and shaking the head; they can get worse if the person gets excited or suffers from anxiety.

Munchausen Syndrome

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It is psychiatric disorder characterized because people who suffer from it, feign complex diseases in order to draw the attention of people around them. The curious thing about this syndrome is that people who suffer it are aware of their actions and know that they feign symptoms but cannot explain why they do it. Traits of masochism and need for affection are found in people suffering from this disease.

Alice in Wonderland syndrome

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This is a neurological disorder that affects the visual perception of people who suffer from it. The person perceives objects’ size distortion. Scientists suspect that Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) might have suffered the syndrome so that the experiences of young Alicia were well known by its creator.

Onychophagy

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It is the oral compulsive habit of nail biting; this disorder is linked to nervousness and stress. When this habit permanently develops is considered as a symptom of a mental or emotional disorder. Among the negative effects of this disease is carrying germs nail into the oral cavity and vice versa.

Hemispatial neglect

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This is a neuropsychological condition; people who suffer from it have damaged one hemisphere of their brain and they are unable to perceive stimuli on one side of their body.

Fregoli delusion

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This is a mental disorder in which a person believes that different people are actually the same person who is disguised to appear like different individuals. People who suffer from it feel fear and constant stress. This disorder requires psychiatric treatment.

Peter Pan syndrome

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This syndrome affects people who do not want to reach adulthood or have the body of an adult and the mind of a kid. People with this disease cannot develop the roles expected according to the life cycle (parenting or having a couple). This syndrome hinders personal development and hinders social relationships; it is associated with intense feelings of loneliness and feeling of dependence.

Trichotillomania

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This syndrome affects only 1% of the population in the world; people who suffer from this syndrome have to urge to pull out their hair. It is influenced by depression or stress and it may occur in children, especially between the ages of 9-13 years.

Rapunzel syndrome

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Scientifically known as trichophagia, it is a disorder in which people eat their own hair. One of the consequences might be having a hairball obstructing the intestinal walls; it can also cause abdominal pressure, loss of appetite, bleeding or weight loss. It only affects a small part of the worldwide population (between 0.6 and 1.6 %).

Dyschronometria

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People who suffer from this syndrome are unable to accurately calculate the amount of time that has passed; they suffer from a distortion in the perception of time. This condition occurs when the cerebellum has been damaged.

Bubble boy syndrome

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The SCID syndrome is caused by various genetic mutations. It occurs when the immune system of a child is vulnerable to suffer all kinds of infectious diseases, so they cannot live in a normal environment. This rare genetic disease makes the body vulnerable to many things such as chronic diarrhea, interstitial lung disease, and failure to thrive.

Werewolf syndrome

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This is a genetic disease that affects only 1 out of 1000 million people worldwide. The symptoms are quite obvious; excessive hair growth on the face shoulders and sometimes spreads to other parts of the body. This disease occurs when the chromosome number 8 mutates resulting in having about 5 million more hair follicles than normal.

Congenital insensitivity to pain

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This is a medical condition in which the person is not able to feel physical pain, their body is fully functional but cannot feel pain. This disease is very dangerous because the pain warns us and keeps us alert. It is caused by damage to the nerve pathways that are responsible for transmitting sensory information to the brain; in the few cases, patients die at a young age from infections or lacerations that are diagnosed too late.

Cotard delusion

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Also known as walking corpse syndrome, it is a hypochondriac mental disorder, in which people believe they are dead; it is characterized by intense delusions of negation and chronic psychiatric depression.

Dysgeusia

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This medical condition is a distortion of the sense of taste. The diagnosis can be complicated because the sense of taste is connected with other sensory systems. People who use drugs are vulnerable to dysgeusia.

Laughter-induced syncope

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This syndrome is a very rare form of situational syncope (fainting). People who suffer from this condition faint after laughing vigorously, there is not much information about because it is an extremely rare condition.

Exploding head syndrome

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This is a condition in which people hear imaginary loud noises, like an explosion or gunshot, when they’re trying to fall asleep or waking up. There is still no scientific explanation for this disorder.

Alien hand syndrome

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This is a rare neurological disorder characterized by involuntary and uncontrollable movements in one of the upper limbs. People who suffer from this condition might even reach for objects without them wanting to do so; there is no treatment for this syndrome.

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You didn’t know these companies were owned by celebrities

By: Mónica López - 23 February 2018, 12:42

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Celebrities fortunes are always growing and even if their job is full time, every effort is worth it to make the amount of money a little bigger every day, all of us can envy those bank acound. They are not only successful but also are very smart and try to take advantage of their financial income, making themselves entrepreneurs.

Their empire is not only about acting infront of many cameras, they also know how to use their fortunes and abilities to create their own businesses, almost impossible to imagine but it seems that work really good. These are some of their not known businesses that became successful. Their bank acounts never stop growing.

Jared Leto

Jared Leto is an american musician, actor, director and producer who has been successful not only because he is a member of 30 Seconds to Mars but also he has been acting in many movies.

Snapchat

He is a very talented musician and also is very successful being a technological investor, he owns parts of Snapchat, Spotify and Reddit. Now we know why he loves using Snapchat.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is an american singer, actress and fashion designer who released her first album "Sweet Kisses" in the 90's, since that day we have been watching her on stage and in some movies on the big screen.

Fashion design, her own brand

Whe she first noticed how sucessful she was with music, Jessica decided she wanted to design he own clothing brand, and she called it "Jessica Simpson Colletion", earning much money. Now she is one of the most important Sequential Brands Group's partner.

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher is an american actor, producer and model, who is well known because he appeared in many series like That 70's show, the one that made him famous. Since that time he has been working in many movies including: The butterfly effect, What happens in Vegas and also Cheaper By The Dozen.

technological industry

Ashton is respected because he is a technological industry investor and he is a member of A-Grade Investments, Uber and Airbnb, those are some of his investments.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba is an american actress who became famous because of her performance in the Dark Angel serie, and after that she appeared in many movies, including Honey, Fantastic Four and Sin City.

Honest Company

Jessica founded The Honest Company in 2012, this company sells organic products for babies, earning millions dollars every year.

George Clooney

George Clooney is an american actor, director and producer who has won many Golden Globes and Academy Awards for acting in Syriana and co-producing Argo.

Casamigos

Casamigos is a company co-founded by George Clooney in 2013, this is a tequila company that earns millions every year, is one of the greatest tequilas brand all around the world.

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani is an american singer and songwriter. Who became famous when she was a member of the band No Doudt. She won many awards as a solo artist.

L.A.M.B.

Gwen Stefani has a unique style, that's why she decided to create he own clothing and accessories brand which is called L.A.M.B, and this brand has been successful, her friends love wearing her accessories.

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro is an american actor, director and producer who has won many Academy Awards through all his years in Hollywood.

Restaurants and Hotels

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is a famous comedian, television host, writer, producer and actress who has hosted the Academy Award, Grammy Awards and the Primer Emmys and also she has won many awards because of her amazing talent.

Flipping Houses

She is not only one of the best television host in the United Stated but also she has been very successful investor. She is one of the biggest celebrity home flippers.

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg is and american actor, model and producer who has been very famous because of his great talent. He appeared in films such as dramas and comedy-drama.

Wahlburgers

Mark is a co-owner of Wahlburgers. He opened a restaurant Franchise with his brothers Donnie and Paul in 2011.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is an american actress who has a successful career. She was the main character in movies such as How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days and A Little Bit Of Heaven.

Fabletics

When she knew she was very successful, she decided to release her own brand called Fabletics.